Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Premier League tips & 25/1 Bet Builder

Two teams with huge aspirations heading into the 2026/27 Premier League campaign go head-to-head on the opening day, as Nottingham Forest welcome Leeds United to the City Ground.

New Forest boss Oliver Glasner will be hoping to get his tenure off to the perfect start following his switch from Crystal Palace in the summer, but with Daniel Farke's visitors dreaming of a European challenge this term, can the Yorkshire outfit spoil the party?

Below you'll find our in-depth Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United betting preview, with Bet Builder tips, predicted lineups, and the latest live odds.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds match details

• Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United

• Competition: Premier League

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The City Ground

Our prediction: Nott'm Forest 3-1 Leeds

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds predicted lineups

Nott'm Forest

Our predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Sels / Diomande, Milenkovic, Murillo / Aina, Schlager, Sangare, Williams / Ndoye, Gibbs-White / Igor Jesus

Leeds Utd

Our predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Trafford / Rodon, Bijol, Muharemovic / Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Justin / Wilson, Aaronson / Calvert-Lewin

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Bet Builder

Ladbrokes shares its Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Bet Builder, which is coming in at 25/1 at the time of writing.

• Leg 1 - Both teams to score

• Leg 2 - Morgan Gibbs-White 2+ shots on target

• Leg 3 - Ethan Ampadu to be shown a card

• Leg 4 - Nottingham Forest to win

Both teams to score

We're anticipating something of a goal-fest at the City Ground to kick-off the new season, with both teams finding the net at least once on the opening day. Both fixtures between these two sides finished 3-1 last season, and with our experts predicting history to repeat itself this weekend, both teams to score is the first pick of our Premier League Bet Builder.

Morgan Gibbs-White 2+ shots on target

So often the man for Nottingham Forest last season, Morgan Gibbs-White is no stranger to stepping up when his team needs him most, and with the skipper hoping to drag his side back into Europe, we're tipping 2+ shots on target. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals from midfield last term, including one at home to Leeds, so he'll be looking to test James Trafford at every opportunity on Saturday.

Ethan Ampadu to be shown a card

Ethan Ampadu's 10 yellow cards last season saw him end the campaign as Leeds' most booked player, and with his combative, front-footed approach, we don't expect that to change this term. The Wales international committed well over a foul a game last season, and in an intense opening-day clash, he's our pick to be shown a card at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest to win

The home team has won each of the last five competitive fixtures between these two sides, and we're predicting a similar story this weekend, with Forest taking the points. Despite Leeds enjoying a hugely encouraging pre-season, Oliver Glasner's side will be desperate to set the tone for another memorable season, and with the visitors only winning twice on the road last term, our experts are backing the hosts.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.